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Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Fresh sweet corn is sautéed with spices before being tossed with lime juice and topped with cilantro, onions and Mexican cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh corn (from about 6 ears)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or substitute scallions)
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the kernels from the corn and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, mayonnaise, salt, chile powder and cayenne. Stir to coat and cook for about three minutes, until hot.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the lime juice and sprinkle with the onion, cheese and cilantro. Stir to combine. Serve with lime wedges, for an extra kick of lime, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33.4g
(11%)
Protein
5.4g
(11%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3.3g
(17%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.7g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Fiber
5.7g
(23%)
Sugar
5.8g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.4g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 11% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% |
| Sugar | 5.8g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.